How to Use in-between in a Sentence
in-between
1 of 2 adjective or noun-
To play, bounce the ball against the wall or floor while doing a task, like touching the ground or spinning around in-between bounces.
—Catherine Holecko, Parents, 10 July 2024
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As the offensive player tried to cross the ball over from left to right, Harkless stuck his arm and body in-between and knocked the ball free.
—Matthew Ho, Orange County Register, 17 July 2024
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Sign up for Fact Checker, our weekly review of what's true, false or in-between in politics.
—Alex Horton, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
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Indifference isn’t really an option here; there’s rarely an in-between.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 15 July 2024
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Wooden bench: Given that the kitchen is right off the mudroom, Julia thought of creating a little in-between spot with a cozy wooden bench.
—Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2024
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Since August marks the beginning of the in-between time of summer and fall, bridge the beauty gap by picking the best late-summer nail shades for your monthly manicure.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 July 2024
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That leaves the games in-between as the grinder of the 2023 schedule.
—The Indianapolis Star, 12 May 2023
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And come fall, through a sweater over the pants for the perfect in-between weather look.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2023
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Keep scrolling to see the top trends of the in-between season—and get your shopping carts ready.
—Kevin Leblanc, ELLE, 18 July 2023
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That said, those who are in-between ranges might have a hard time finding the right fit.
—Emily Cieslak, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2023
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Each of these in-between phases lasts about 7 days and 9 hours.
—Terri Robertson, Country Living, 31 July 2023
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In good times, bum times and in-between times like right now, talent finds a way.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2023
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This book was my way to process what happened in that in-between and to dig deeper.
—Meredith Talusan, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 May 2023
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Might’ve tried to be a scorer then instead of an in-between, bounce kind of guy.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2024
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Then there are a bunch of in-between laws, and these are the most interesting.
—Paul M. Sutter, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2023
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But last week there were rumors of an in-between release, and that’s what this is.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
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The pass-blocking, the route-running, the running in-between and outside the tackles.
—Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2023
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This is the Goldilocks pillow for its ability to give you soft, firm, and in-between options.
—Micki Wagner, Popular Mechanics, 16 Mar. 2023
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Fuku Burger Despite the in-between hour, the dining room at Fuku Burger was buzzing.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
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Others hate it because of its rapey overtones and in-between tones.
—Danielle Kraese, The New Yorker, 14 June 2023
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So, when on the hunt for a light layer for the in-between season, Todd Synder instantly came to mind.
—Ken Gawrych, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2023
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The Therabody company doctor advised me to turn it on in-between shifts on the ice.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023
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In the eighth inning, Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. was picked off in-between first and second base.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2024
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Abound At this point, many researchers suspect there’s more than one way to make these strange in-between objects.
—Charlie Wood, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2023
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Yoichi’s dining rooms include tables in the theater and main lounge, where snacks are served in-between main meals.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024
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Fall is a great time to gather the crew for glamping, camping, and everything in-between.
—Malaika Jabali, Essence, 6 Oct. 2023
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There are also in-between machines that automate part of the process.
—Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023
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This Pink Sugar Hair Perfume is perfect for those in-between hair wash days.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2024
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These are works of people navigating their way into a new phase and a new world, in the potent and fraught in-between.
—Nina MacLaughlin, BostonGlobe.com, 29 June 2023
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Audiences dive in and out of recurring worlds with a range of standalone bits in-between.
—Amber Dowling, Variety, 5 Mar. 2023
in between
2 of 2 adverb or preposition-
His lines are short with a lot of space in between them.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 July 2024
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There seems to be a whole lot inserted in between the creative.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
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Life is everything, all the 50 shades of gray in between.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
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So did the three of you talk about that awkwardness in between interviews and whatnot?
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 July 2024
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Now, the unique space is available to book for the public in between residencies.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2024
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From dark to well-worn faded, and everything in between, it's guaranteed to wear with you and only look better over time.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 6 Mar. 2023
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But as with most narratives of triumph, there’s also some trials and tribulations in between.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 25 Apr. 2024
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Nice is akin to economy class, Nicest is the carrier's first class, and Nicer falls somewhere in between.
—Lauren Burwell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2023
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But there are enough out there to help scientists like me search for the most powerful neutrino emitters in the universe and study the limitless space in between.
—Doug Cowen, Discover Magazine, 27 Apr. 2024
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The Canadian model, meanwhile, is somewhere in between.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
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The lightweight balls come in three different sizes, each perfect for targeting muscles in your shoulders, feet, and everything in between.
—Ashley Wolfgang, SELF, 15 Mar. 2023
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Klompas said one of the initial challenges was recognizing something was even going on, given the small number of cases with many months in between.
—Jessica Bartlett, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Mar. 2023
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No matter the time of year, a great pair of shoes is essential for traveling, hiking, working out, casual strolling, and everything in between.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2024
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Since 1994, the country has held national elections every five years, with local elections in between.
—John Eligon, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024
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Keep scrolling to see options from Riot Swim to Melissa Simone to everything in between.
—Essence, 29 July 2024
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These days, there is so much whiskey to choose from, with countless bottles in all categories from bourbon to scotch to American single malt to everything in between.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
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And everywhere in between, cyberattacks and ransomware threats are as prominent and expensive as ever.
—Kevin Beasley, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023
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These weeds—the ones that do the impossible and weasel their way through cracks in the patio, concrete, pavers, and driveway—can be so difficult to remove since most weeding tools don’t fit in between the cracks.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
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Hilton could be heard saying in the clip in between laughing at the tot.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
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Tyler Reddick didn’t head down pit road in between stages and led the field back to green.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2024
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Their mothers and siblings sat slumped in the gaps in between.
—Kareem Fahim, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023
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One clean sheet, with a glove change in between, for each item, each piece of clothing.
—Jay Kirk, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2023
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Maybe that means dinner at 8 instead of 6, and a snack in between.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2023
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Snoop Dogg exclaimed as the two exchanged a dap in between shots.
—Kenan Draughorne, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024
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And buried in between all of those text messages is a murder plot.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2023
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Evan took a gap year in between high school and college and moved to France on his 18th birthday.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2023
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The 30 colors range from dark brown to blush pink and just about everything in between, and the $17 sale price makes this a steal.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2023
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There's a lot of people, lots of love, ups and downs and everything in between.
—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
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Last year, the A’s played the Marlins and Pirates on the road in back-to-back series without an off-day in between.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 1 June 2024
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The filter was easy to remove and clean in between filter changes.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 15 Feb. 2024
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